# DIBBS #SPE7L1-26-T-17K8

DLA Land and Maritime Solicits Bell Textron Connecting Link, Rigid with First Article Testing

**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Respond By:** October 05, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7L1-26-T-17K8
**NAICS:** 333613

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime is soliciting procurement for a Connecting Link, Rigid and associated first article testing.
- Government Buyer:
  - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Land and Maritime, Land Supply Chain
  - Buyer: Dillon James
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - Bell Textron Inc is the approved source for the Connecting Link, Rigid
- Products Requested:
  - Connecting Link, Rigid (NSN: 3040-00-982-8222)
    - Part Number: 204-076-267-5 (Bell Textron Inc)
    - Quantity: 8 units
    - Must comply with SAE AS9100 quality management system
    - Subject to export control regulations
    - Requires packaging and marking per MIL-STD-129
    - Mercury compounds prohibited
  - First Article Test Requirement
    - 1 unit to be tested
    - Submit first article test report within 120 days from contract date
    - Notification required 14 days prior to shipment for inspection
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - First article testing is mandatory for 1 unit
  - Delivery lead time is 240 days from award
  - Delivery is FOB Origin
  - Special packaging and marking required
  - Compliance with export controls and quality standards (SAE AS9100)
- Only Bell Textron Inc is listed as an approved OEM for the Connecting Link, Rigid.

### Description

CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000053, Purchase Request: 7013985915)
CONNECTING LINK, RIG (QTY: 8, NSN: 3040-00-982-8222, Purchase Request: 7013985915)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 97499, Part No: 204-076-267-5, Company: BELL TEXTRON INC
 

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